Lok Sabha Result 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulations from leaders across the world after his BJP-led alliance won a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, paving the way for a third five-year term in government. Bhutan’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, greeted Prime Minister Modi in a tweet and expressed excitement about strong collaboration with him to strengthen bilateral ties. He also complimented the Prime Minister on his ongoing endeavors to propel India forward.
Prachanda Extends Congratulations to PM Modi and BJP
Thanking him, PM Modi said, “Bharat-Bhutan relations will continue to grow from strength to strength.” “Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Lok Sabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with the enthusiastic participation of the people of India,” Prachanda tweeted.
Muizzu Emphasizes Shared Interests and Prosperity Between Maldives and India
The president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, expressed excitement about “working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries” despite his country’s diplomatic spat with India. “Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the BJP and BJP-led NDA, on the success in the 2024 Indian General Election, for the third consecutive term. I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries,” Muizzu tweeted.
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Congratulates PM Modi on Victory
Congratulating PM Modi, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka expressed that his nation, as the nearest neighbor, was eager to fortify its relationship with India. “I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the partnership with India,” Wickremesinghe tweeted.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni Extends Congratulations to PM Modi
Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, complimented PM Modi and stated that India and Italy would keep collaborating to “strengthen the friendship that unites.” “Congratulations to @narendramodi on the new electoral victory and my warmest wishes for good work. Certain that we will continue to work together to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India and consolidate cooperation on the various issues that bind us, for the well-being of our nations and our people,” she tweeted.
NDA Secures Majority with Support from Alliance Partners
Despite winning 240 of the 543 seats, the BJP was short of the 272 majority. Nevertheless, the NDA passed the halfway point and secured 292 seats thanks to significant backing from N Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), and other alliance allies. The Opposition INDIA alliance surprised winning 234 seats, defying exit poll projections. The Congress gained 99 seats, a significant improvement above the 52 it won in 2019.